Now that the dust has settled from the trade deadline, our writers tackle some lingering questions. Will John Tavares remain an Islander? Could Erik Karlsson end up in Vegas? And which team most improved its Stanley Cup chances?www.espn.com – NHL

Erik Karlsson loves Ottawa and the Senators, but the toxicity of the team’s current state might be too much for the 27-year-old to overcome. If the franchise-changing, puck-moving defenseman lands elsewhere, what should the Senators expect in return?www.espn.com – NHL

Erik Karlsson is one of the best defensemen in NHL history, but his future has been in flux since he said he won’t give the Senators a hometown discount when he becomes a free agent. Our writers discuss Ottawa’s options regarding the swashbuckling Swede.www.espn.com – NHL